Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting
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Conference SessionMembers of the Rural Action Caucus will examine a wide range of issues including how to leverage the community college system to future-proof the local economy, rural broadband connectivity challenges and opportunities, and efforts to bolster our nation’s food and nutrition systems.Rural Action Caucus (RAC) MeetingMarch 10, 2021March 10, 2021, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Event
Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting
Members of the Rural Action Caucus will examine a wide range of issues including how to leverage the community college system to future-proof the local economy, rural broadband connectivity challenges and opportunities, and efforts to bolster our nation’s food and nutrition systems.
Members of the Rural Action Caucus will examine a wide range of issues including how to leverage the community college system to future-proof the local economy, rural broadband connectivity challenges and opportunities, and efforts to bolste2021-03-10Conference Session2021-03-10
Members of the Rural Action Caucus will examine a wide range of issues including how to leverage the community college system to future-proof the local economy, rural broadband connectivity challenges and opportunities, and efforts to bolster our nation’s food and nutrition systems.






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Policy Brief
Maintain Funding for USDA Rural Development Programs
Urge your members of Congress to support U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development programs throughout the FY 2023 appropriations process by meeting or exceeding FY 2022 funding levels. USDA Rural Development programs provide critical investments in key rural county priorities. -
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USDA announces program for rural communities to navigate federal resources
On April 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Rural Partners Network (RPN), which will aim to pair federal agencies with rural communities to provide targeted assistance in navigating federal programs. -
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EPA accepting nominations for the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
On March 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a request for nominations to its Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC). -
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Where to find funding to help make every day Take Back Day
Drug take-back sites and collection events like National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are key prevention tools for local governments, law enforcement agencies and coalitions nationwide. -
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How Augusta County, Va. used a Zencity community survey to secure a state grant for broadband
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Workshop
2022 Rural Action Caucus Meeting
The Rural Action Caucus convened during the 2022 NACo Legislative Conference to discuss issues important to rural America and to hear from guest speakers, including senior federal officials from the U.S Department of Transportation and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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Conference
2022 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
July 21, 2022 – July 24, 2022The NACo Annual Conference is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. Participants from counties of all sizes come together to shape NACo's federal policy agenda, share proven practices and strengthen knowledge networks to help improve residents’ lives and the efficiency of county government.ConferenceConference 07218:00 amConference<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="header-block">
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TestIT: How Fast is Your Broadband
NACo has partnered with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to develop a mobile app designed to identify areas with low or no connectivity to help ensure adequate funding for broadband infrastructure is provided across the country.pagepagepage<p>Accurate connectivity data is the foundation for investments in broadband infrastructure.
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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs. Policy Platform 2021-2022 2022 NACo Legislative Prioritiespagepagepage<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs. </p>
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Rural Action Caucus
NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural, with a combined population of 60 million.pagepagepage<p>NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation'
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Conference
2021 Virtual NACo Legislative Conference
Mar. 8, 2021 – Mar. 26, 2021The 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference brought together elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policies critical to counties.Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting is a part of 2021 Virtual NACo Legislative Conference.
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